The 2023 PropTech Award Winners will be unveiled at the upcoming Gala Dinner on Wednesday 19 July. This event is proudly sponsored

As cities experience the effects of climate change, new designs are emerging to mitigate risks.“Sponge cities” can absorb, filter and store surface water, whilst also sanitising it. It's a sustainable water management solution for urban development, so the built environment can adapt to droughts and floods.Instead of impermeable asphalt roads and concrete playgrounds - that act as heat islands - sponge cities incorporate natural and green infrastructure that permits water to filter underground supported by surface flood plains built of earth, gravel, sand and grass.  It's a protective above and below ground solution harnessing resources based on nature.

Construction has a lot of moving parts.Quality matters, and mistakes can be expensive. Technology can help!ConstructionID is

Proptech is a key enabler of smart buildings that can power the 24/7 economy and smart cities.For both work and leisure activities, it's possible to offer access outside the traditional 9-5 with the help of remote access solutions. Sensors, robots, drones, mobile phones and biometrics can provide access for the right people at the right time and also monitor for safety and security.With technology, this can be done efficiently without onsite staff.At the moment, however, traditional zoning regulations can present a barrier.Maybe it's time for new thinking? Proptech is smart, sustainable and digital. And that's valuable. 

Navigating large private and indoor spaces - like sporting complexes and shopping malls - is challenging for most people.Imagine how much harder it is for people with vision impairment and cognitive difficulties!Using Bluetooth beacons and smartphone sensors, plus sophisticated mapping, BindiMaps starts where GoogleMaps finishes. It's proptech-for-good, enabling smart buildings, and promoting social inclusion & accessibility. It's currently being used at the Australian Open to help tennis fans find their way to the courts as well as the food & drink and other amenities.BindiMaps' mission is to make every space accessible for everyone.https://bindimaps.com/